Act Three
A New Naruto!
I walked into school on monday with a smile on my face. When I said I was a new person, I meant it! The rest of my weekend went great. My father didn't drink and my mother was actually pretty happy. So now, here I am, walking up the steps to the school. Aaah how great it is to be a new person. I felt like I could do anything! I could face King Kong, or Godzilla! Or perhaps- oof! What did I run into?
I looked up to see the bastard in all his bastardly glory. "Hey Sasuke! Nice day isn't it?" I asked without time to give him to answer. "See you after school!" I called over my shoulder as I made a quick escape. I made it to my class and sat in my seat. The teacher raised her eyebrow but then went back to her book. That's right, go back to your romance story from japan. I think Neji is japanese, he has soft pale skin, nice eyes and a nice big d-
"Mind if I sit here?" a certain bastard said and I was broken from my daze.
"Whatever." I forgot he was in this class. Anyways, as I was saying. He has a nice big disposable brush for his hair. What a sexy sexy man. Sasuke cleared his throat beside me and I looked over at him. He had this gleam in his eye, like he wanted my attention. What? Yeah right, the great Uchiha Sasuke only wants attention because I'm the stage mananger. "So I heard from a few people you dissed Sai's cousin." Ok maybe I was wrong again.
"Yeah, I did. Problem?" Oh ya, use the attitude! Just like Sakura told you.
"No..? I was going to congradulate you on defending yourself for once." he rolled his onxy eyes.
"Oh! Thank you-"
"Of course, you probably don't have any to stand up to Sai himself." Sasuke continued and I felt myself twitch. Oh yeah bastard? I'll show you! Maybe I should be saying that out loud?
"Oh yeah, bastard? I'll show you!" I crossed my arms for emphasis and added a glare that would make small children drop their lollies. Sasuke 'tch'ed' then did his bastard smirk (as I dubbed it). He then gave me this look that really bothered me, like I was trying to be cute. I was definately not being cute!
"Really? You'll show me?" Sasuke looked towards me as he placed his chin on his palm and actually smile a little. I felt my cheeks grow hot but the moment was shattered when Sakura bounced in and clung to Sasuke's other arm. He lost balance and hit his chin on the desk, me and Sakura gasped. "I'm sorry, Sasuke!" she wailed and the other boy tested his chin. "Its...fine." he growled out the words and the pinkette immediately retreated to her seat behind us. I wanted to ask if he was ok but the bell had just rung and students filled the empty seats so I kept my mouth closed.
For the remainder of class, I couldn't stray my mind away from Sasuke's smile. Between him and Neji, I think Sasuke's wins by a mile. My eyes widened a little at the realization of what I just thought. Neji is my crush! I like him because...because...he's Neji! Besides, the bastard isn't my friend, just someone to talk to.
~o~
The rest of my classes didn't include Sasuke or Sakura so I was alone. But something was different with Sasuke. He said hi to me when we passed in the hallways and in the library when I was checking out a book in third period. He wasn't being such a bastard and I liked it!
I was on my way to the cafeteria when I ran into a familiar chest. "Hey Sasuke. What's up?" I asked. He just blinked a few times before answering. "Get your lunch and come to the roof. I need to talk to you.." What? Is he going to confess his undying love for me? Nah but that'd be sweet and all though. I got my lunch and reluctantly went to the roof of the school. Students weren't allowed up there but since when do we listen to teachers?
I saw Sasuke sitting on a air conditoner eating some kind of roll thing and I cleared my throat. He turned then slid off the machine. He walked over then sat on the ground next to my feet. I sat with him and we ate in silence. Sasuke decided to speak when I finished my lunch (Whatever they served me). "I was thinking..." Did he just pause? "..that I wanted to ask a favor." he finished carefully.
Now I'm confused. He chose his words carefully and paused. Is he seriously in love with me? "What did you have in mind?" I asked innocently playing along. I decided I would let him down easy and.. "Could you help me with getting rid of some girls that are stalking me?" Wait what? I couldn't stop myself from laughing at this one. He looked so serious too! That just made it all the more funny.
"W-wow! Your serious?" I asked between laughs.
"Completely you dult." Ooh I hit a nerve.
"Is Sasuke scared of little highschool freshman? Did they touch you in the wrong place?" I put my hand on his shoulder and he gave me the deadliest glare. I was pushing his buttons and it was hilarious.
"You are about to be castrated in two seconds if you don't get serious and take your hand from my shoulder." Sasuke said with venom on each word. My hand quickly retracted from his shoulder and I smiled innocently then batted my eyelashes. "But Sasuke, I am being serious~" I winked and I swear to god that Sasuke blushed. There was a pink tint in his cheeks but he quickly made up for it with one of his cocky smirks. "Sure. We'll talk about it more after practice."
Uh-oh! I was suppose to take Sakura to her therapist after practice. Anger issues, who would've thought right? "Well uuhh.. I'm taking Sakura somewhere after school..." Sasuke sighed, obviously annoyed at what I said. He looked at me and was about to speak when the lunch bell rang. We picked up our bags and trash then went towards the door.
"I'll go with you then." Sasuke said then walked down the stairs and disappeared from my sight.
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My eyes focused on the task at hand. Zipping up Ino's outfit for her musical number. I stuck my tongue out as the zipper slowly made its way up and Ino sighed with discomfort. "Sorry, Ino but you need this for your song. I've almost got it!" I said reassuringly since she's been called fat alot. "Thanks.." she mumbled as I zipped it up all the way.
I walked out after her and she made it on stage then got in postion. I watched from the side lines with a smile, this was one of my favorite songs from the movie.
"Look at me, I'm Sandra Dee! Lousy with viginity!"
Classic humor for the audience and I loved it. I felt a clamy hand on my exposed side and I jumped away from it. "Sai.." I mumbled then backed away a few feet. Sai smirked and moved forward. "I was looking forward to seeing you again, Naruto." he said with that disgusting fake smile. I fond myself backing into the spot light and the music stopped instantly.
He was advancing on me and I felt my sudden rage rise. The little demon in my stomach was telling me to lash back and I felt my eyes narrow dangerously. "Pervert!" I yelled at the top of my lungs to stop him. "Get away from me you ass grabbing pervert! Touch me again and I'll chop off more than just your fingers!" Sai seemed to find this entertaining because he grabbed my arm and I felt my other arm rear back.
Thud!
Sai hit the ground on his side. My eyes widened and I realized I just hit him with all my strength. Two people were holding me back, Neji and Sasuke. "Leave it Naruto.." I heard Neji whisper in my ear and a chill went up my spine. I calmed my sudden heavy breathing and Mr. Hatake called this practice over. Everyone scattered to get their things and some nodded my way. Shikamaru walked toward me then looked at Sai. "Troublesome." he said before patting me on my shoulder before he walked out of the auditorium.
Sasuke was standing next to me with his bag slung over his shoulder. He handed me my stuff and we started to walk out. "Wait Naruto!" Sakura called then caught up to us. She was wearing a cute pink skirt with a white tank top. She had pink sweater since I'm guessing the top is inappropriate for school rules. The three of us walked to my car and I got into the driver seat. Sakura sat in the passenger and Sasuke had to sit in the back. The pinkette told me where to go and we were off like a herd of turtles!
I pulled up to a plain white building with boring windows and a boring door. "Boring.." I said out loud and Sakura scoffed. She grabbed her bag then opened the door to leave, she thanked me for the ride then blew Sasuke a kiss. He rolled his eyes and relaxed more into the seat. I drove off as soon as she was in the building.
"Going to my house?" I asked him.
"Yeah if we go to mine then my brother would annoy the hell out of both of us." Sasuke answered then opened one at to look at me.
I sighed and hoped that my father wouldn't be drunk when he got home tonight or else it will be chaos. We made it to my home without any trouble then went in. I said hello to my mom then introduced Sasuke. "Mom, this is my friend from school, Uchiha Sasuke." Sasuke nodded and my mother squealed then winked at me. I gave her the look then continued to my room.
"Welcome to my lair." I said as I opened the door and laughed like one of those mad scientists on T.v.
"Loser." he said then looked around before dropping his bag on my bed. Sasuke spotted my C.D collection and quickly went through it. I heard him scoff as I rummaged through my bag. "You have terrible taste in music.." he said at last.
"Well excuse me Mr. Emo. I don't listen to heavy metal or screamo." His taste may be different. I think he's japanese or something. He sure looks like it. Can he understand the language?
"Oi, dobe! Quit spacing out like an idiot and lets get started on the plan to get rid of my stalkers." Check on the speaking it.
"If you think I'm going to kiss you then your dead wrong, princess. I only kiss guys with style and that-" I pointed my pen to his plain dark blue shirt, black straight legged jeans and blue converse. "-is not style."
"Like yours is an better. Orange is an atrocious color." he retorted.
I gasped and pet my shirt like it was some kind of dog. "He didn't mean it my precious.." Sasuke chuckled at my lame joke and I flipped through my notebook. "So what did you have in mind?"
"Murder.." Emo kid say what?
"Say what?"
"Murder. We have to make it look fake and I thought since you look...girlish.. you could dress up like one and we could act like I killed you." My mouth hung open and I knew I looked like an idiot but that is just evil! But devious and it's perfect! "Sounds perfect." The lightning struck behind us we both started to laugh madly. Ok, maybe that was my imagination but it could happen (Yeah right!).
"Naru! Is your friend staying for dinner?" my mom yelled from the kitchen and I replied with a quick 'yeah!'. A few minutes later, we were called down. I sat in my usual seat and Sasuke sat next to me. My mom served us our plates and I licked my lips hungrily. It was steak with mashed potatoes, peas and steamed vegetables. I started to eat when my mom sat down and looked to my left to watch Sasuke eat slowly and complimenting on her steak.
Being the attention thief she was, my mom blushed and thanked Sasuke with the wave of her hand. Suddenly, car lights shown in the window and I heard the car door shut. A few seconds later, the door slammed open and my father stumbled in. He was drunk, very drunk. I went stiff and Sasuke looked at me curiously. I just shook my head as my father sat across from Sasuke.
"Who is this, Kushina?" he asked in a slurred tone.
"This is Naruto's friend, dear." she replied with a smile.
"You mean his faggot boyfriend? How many times do I have to tell you? Stop being a flamming homo!" my father yelled and I flinched slightly.
"He isn't my boyfriend dad... We're just friends." I felt my hand twitch and Sasuke was the only one that noticed.
"Are you talking back to me, boy?" He got up from his chair so quickly it tipped over. I got up to and backed away, shaking my head. "N-no sir!" I tried to say but he made a lung at me. I ran up to my room and I heard Sasuke follow me in. I slammed my door and curled up onto my bed. Trying to block out the screaming downstairs. I felt arms encircle me and I looked up from my tears.
Sasuke was pulling me into his lap and I took the oppurtunity to bury my face in his chest. "I-I'm s-sorry...you h-have to hear this..please don't tell anyone.." I knew I must've looked and sounded stupid plus Sasuek probably thought my parents were crazy physco's. He held onto my shoulders then ran a hand through my hair. I felt suprisingly calm.
"I promise I won't tell a soul.." he said in a whisper.
"Thank...you.." I said before I felt my eyes close and I started to fall into one of the best slumbers of my life. The last thing I thought was how warm Sasuke was...
I am so sorry for the late chapter! I was sick most of vacation and then when I got back, school had started so I really had no time to update. Anyways, I hope you guys will enjoy this chapter and the little fluff in it. This is in fact a SASUNARU not a NEJINARU! As you see its the first one. There will be alot of jealousy in the next chapter but since you guys have been so great. I'll give you one line from chapter 4:
"Help me win Sasuke's heart and I'll help you win Neji's." Why did this make me want to punch her in the face? Why does my heart feel like someone is twisting it?
There you go! Thank you for the awesome reviews and again, enjoy and Im soooo SORRY! -Snow (:
